EHS Counseling Department / Financial Aid

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Start your financial aid and scholarship information here:

FREE national scholarship search: www.finaid.org, www.wiredscholar.com, www.fastweb.com, www.wiredscholar.com, College Board’s Scholarship Search - http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp, etc.

Humboldt State University: www.humboldt.edu/banserv/finaid/schol.pl
(Comprehensive scholarship database, provided as a community service by HSU, with scholarship listings for local area high schools, College of the Redwoods and HSU.)

Humboldt Area Foundation: www.hafoundation.org
(Common application process for all scholarships administered through Humboldt Area Foundation. Current year application available online after January 1st and due March 1st of each year.)

CALIFORNIA COLLEGES FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW
Reviews all aspects of financial aid for California colleges. Create your own personal file of information.
http://californiacolleges.edu/finaid/hs

CALIFORNIA GRANTS - CAL GRANT
California Student Aid Commission guide information about Cal Grants.
www.csac.ca.gov

FEDERAL GRANTS - FAFSA
Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.
www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA4caster
Begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid process. You and
your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid and will become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships.
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

ED FUND
Information on Federal and State student loans, due dates, and forms. Site also has college and career planning.
www.edfund.org

FAST WEB
Database of scholarships for both need and merit-based applicants.
www.fastweb.com

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES
http://secure.californiacolleges.edu/finaid/hs/application/financial_aid_deadlines.asp

INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
View campuses that fit your specific requirements; select a school; online applications; financial aid; create an account.
www.aiccumentor.org

MAPPING YOUR FUTURE
Destination for high school students for college loans for non-traditional students and parents.
www.mapping-your-future.org

PELLGRANTS
Department of Education information on federal grants and loans.
www.studentaid.ed.gov

PETERSON’S COLLEGE QUEST
Click on for scholarships, grants, test preparation and more.
www.petersons.com

STUDENT GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID
Information on scholarships, loans, grants, and military aid.
www.finaid.org